Just had a look on the sports turbine site and they are selling the JJJ for just over 900 euros which is even more of a good price but I am not sure if they are modded in any way, perhaps they could comment on that?.

Hi we buy them from the factory and sell as is without tear down as your aware there is a warranty from Jet Joe and Jason and ourselves will stand 100% with that. My background is a turbo compressor engineer (atlas Copco and Ingersoll Rand) I have 30 years in precision engineering . If Jet Joe products where currently so risky of a purchase then I certainly wouldn't want to be involved with them. The products have evolved to where they are today and are much more reliable at a reasonable price compared to some other brands. Thank you for your information request

Yes I am looking at a small turbine but am unable to come up with Jetcat prices these days so am finding this thread interesting and hope that someone comes up with a JJJ for you to test and to read your findings.

In today's tough economic times free testing equipment could really only be provided by the manufacturer not distributors. If someone has the equipment then I suggest providing an appraisal of the equipment and procedure to Jason at Jet Joe direct then if it meets the criteria of an independent appraisal I am sure Jet Joe would comply.

Probably a little optimistic. A friend went the lightweight route with the Falcon 120 with a Wren 44 gold (10 pounds) & the performance was not wonderful, the engine spent a lot of time at high power settings just to get it to fly properly. I'ts a big, draggy airframe no matter how light you make it.

Sorry for not answering sooner we have been on a vacation so I was off line . If you want to test a JJJ that's good with me send me your email address I will send you my IBAN and invoice at cost and after the test return the JJJ and I can return you funds , how does that sound ?

I'm not buying one to test... I still do offer my services if you change your mind.

In today's tough economic times free testing equipment could really only be provided by the manufacturer not distributors. If someone has the equipment then I suggest providing an appraisal of the equipment and procedure to Jason at Jet Joe direct then if it meets the criteria of an independent appraisal I am sure Jet Joe would comply.

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Didn't think you would put your hand in your pocket can't see why not if you get a full refund on return of the engine ?

Let me get this straight.

Someone with a reputation for operating, testing & posting results from small turbines makes an offer to do the same for the Jet Joe Junior. His time, fuel, hassle.

The European 'distributor' then says for the tester to contact the manufacturer himself to arrange everything so the engine can be tested which would (you would think) benefit the distributor (unless, of course the engine proves to be rubbish). I thought the 'distributor' would be the go-between.

Or... the 'distributor' generously offers to sell the tester the engine so the tester can do all the work, and, supposed get his money back following return of the enine after the review? And if the engine fails or has a lousy review?

Then the 'distributor' as good as tells the guy offering to review the engine that he's a tight a$$ because he doesn't want to buy an engine to help the 'distributor' promote his product?

Sorry for not answering sooner we have been on a vacation so I was off line . If you want to test a JJJ that's good with me send me your email address I will send you my IBAN and invoice at cost and after the test return the JJJ and I can return you funds , how does that sound ?